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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.48, 2,005.06 and 556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.48, 2,005.06 and 556.23 is: 834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.48 : 2,005.06 = 556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.48/2,005.06 = 556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.48x = 2,005.06 × 556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.48x = 1,115,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,274.52/1,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.49

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